FAA upgrades Republic of Serbia to Category 1

FAA has upgraded airlines in the Republic of Serbia to a Category 1 rating, as it now complies with international safety standards set by ICAO.
The Republic of Serbia has held a Category 2 rating since 2006. According to FAA, a Category 2 rating means a country either lacks laws or regulations necessary to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or that its civil aviation authority—equivalent to the FAA for aviation safety matters—is deficient in ...

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